Cambridge Rugby club have signed international forwards coach Dan Richmond.

Richmond, 38, enjoyed an illustrious playing career, spending nine years with Northampton Saints in the then-Guinness Premiership as hooker as well as playing for both Bath and Bedford.

He currently is a coach at Aviva Premiership side Sale Sharks, but has previously worked with Worcester Warriors, Wasps and was part of the set-up with Argentina as they reached the semi-finals of the 2015 World CUP.

And Cambridge director of rugby said he was delighted to welcome Richmond to Volac Park.

“We’re delighted to be able to bring in someone with Richmond’s experience and expertise into the coaching team,” he said.

“Not only will he be working with our forwards, but we’ve also asked him to review the coaching team to see where we can make improvements ourselves.

“We’re really pleased to have Richmond involved, as his experience both playing and coaching in professional rugby is vast, and we believe his professionalism and knowledge will be extremely valuable assets to both the players and coaches.”

Richmond will work with the squad twice a month in a coaching and consultancy role.